Little Beth is a smart (and determined) cookie. 
And she's captured Mick by the heartstrings. 
Now I've got that wonderful, nostalgic, happy-sad Christmas memories feeling! 
). This story has truly become a holiday tradition for me. It's something I look forward to and it always has the same effect. Thank you for this beautiful gift, dsr. 
would that we all could share the child Beth's innocence and joy to see the good in the world. I'm glad that this little story still touches everyone's hearts It's one of my favorites as well.
Glad this little story still shines. And Luxe, since it was snowing heavily at the time I wrote this, it triggered a lot of child hood memories on the rare occasions we did get snow. One of those was making snow angels and I saw it as a means for Beth to make a special present for her own angel.
I will now see this in every re-watch of their interactions, from the fountain to the closed door. 
In addition to the sheer genius of the snow angel/guardian angel connection, I loved the little touches you included that perfectly explain "adult Beth." 
Reporter Beth...She remembered giggling every time she made the snow melt.
Perfectionist Beth...“But why, mama? Why do they have to be invisible?”
Ever so carefully, she lay down in the snow and began to move her arms and her legs. When she was finished, she stood up, carefully stepping away from her work of art.
The-Perfect-Future-Eternal-Partner-for-Mick Beth...
I can see why this is everyone's favorite, DSR. It's a masterpiece of character and such a sweet story.When she didn’t see him, she just said ‘Merry Christmas’ very quietly, then ran back inside.
... and many, many Sorry it took me awhile to get here. 
and wow, I'm so glad you enjoyed this story of the child Beth and how she thanked her guardian angel with one of her own.
Totally agree with you on that, Rhonda!r1015bill wrote:Can't be Christmas without a reread of this one...
